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As both a highly invasive species and a wildly popular pet amongst reptile hobbyists, red-eared sliders are everywhere. Whether you’re caring for a red-eared slider as a pet or just have a few hanging ...
Thankfully, this guide will cover everything you need to know to keep your baby red-eared slider healthy. Read on as we cover the basics, like enclosure size and setup, as well as some lesser-known ...
If you wish your red-eared sliders to grow as fast as bamboo, then Fluker's Freeze-Dried River Shrimp Pet Food is worth a try. The main ingredient of this food is freeze-dried river shrimps – also the ...
Lighting and, by extension, heat are the most important aspects of your red-eared slider’s habitat. The correct temperature and lighting will ensure your turtle is comfortable, no matter where they ...
"But red-eared sliders were the cheapest turtles you could buy as a baby, about $10. But when they get bigger, people release them into the wild." That's the problem, according to state officials.
Baby red-eared sliders can grow into 20cm-long adults and live for 30 years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On April 12, customs officers seized 484 red-eared slider turtles and nine African spurred tortoises from a flyer identified as Mohamed Mubin. Based on his inputs, a suspended policeman was arrested.
This story is from April 21, 2024 5,000 red-eared slider baby turtles seized at Chennai airport Venkadesan S / TNN / Updated: Apr 21, 2024, 02:58 IST Follow us Chennai airport ...
By Daniel Wanschura When I was 13 years old and on vacation in Florida, I bought a baby red-eared slider at a flea market. She was tiny – about the size of a silver dollar. I named my new pet, Okie – ...
Just a few of the hundreds of red-eared sliders Herps Alive has taken in since it was founded in 2013. (credit: Dan Wanschura / Points North) When I was 13 years old and on vacation in Florida, I ...
These baby red-eared slider turtles, released by someone into a water lily pond in Penang Botanic Gardens, had to be culled because they are an invasive species that kill the water lilies. While ...